“You're not born a parent; you have to learn it. A program like this... brings some form of peace to your life with your kids.”

For Partners

“Many parents have made deeper connections with our staff… I think this makes the parents feel more comfortable reaching out for help. The community that was built by the Power of Parenting program is going to have a lasting impact.”

Parenting Tip of the Month

Approaches to Learning

Find ways for children to make a meaningful contribution. Give children responsibilities around the house that seem reasonable for their age, ability, and personality. Encourage them to assume responsibilities in school and in the community. Help them be successful in completing what they start without taking over. Helping others gives children a chance to focus on more than their own needs and desires.

What’s new at Families First

Boston Basics and Families First are excited to announce that their joint project has received a three-year grant of more than $750,000 from the Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health. The project aims to elevate the role of parents to optimize early childhood brain growth.

Wondering how to get your kids to stop fighting? Check out this article in the Boston Globe to learn some simple but effective parenting approaches from Families First’s Director of Curriculum and Training, Maureen O’Brien.